Photo: Ernie Els Wines
Practical information
Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch NU, Stellenbosch, 7600
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00-16:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00-16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00-16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-16:00
- Friday
- 10:00-16:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-16:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-15:00
Hours and address checked with Google, September 2026
At a glance
- Tasting
- Tastings from R185 per person.
- Hours
- Open Monday to Saturday 10:00–16:00 and Sunday 10:00–15:00.
- Children
- Not confirmed yet. Ask the estate.
- Dogs
- Not allowed, according to the estate's website.
- Good to know
- Has wheelchair access.
Prices and facilities from the estate's website, checked October 2026. Hours and other facilities from Google, updated September 2026. How we check
About
Ernie Els Wines occupies a distinctive position on the Helderberg slopes of Stellenbosch, commanding panoramic views across to Table Mountain and Cape Town while the mountains frame the estate's eastern horizon. Beyond its grand granite boulders and farmhouse doors lies a welcoming tasting room and restaurant where guests encounter thoughtfully crafted wines alongside hearty farm-style cuisine.
- Wheelchair access
- Free parking
Experiences
Player's Tasting
TastingA tasting of 3 Ernie Els Big Easy wines including Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Red Blend.
Terroir Tasting
TastingFour wines from the Major Series and Proprietor's Series: Grenache Noir, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Signature Tasting
TastingThe signature tasting at Ernie Els featuring Proprietor's Blend, Signature, and Signature 10-Year Release wines.
Prices as listed on the estate's website, checked October 2026.
Wines
32 wines
Signature
Engelbrecht Els
Cape Winemakers Guild Red
Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon
Proprietor's Blend
Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon
Show all 32 winesAll 32 wines, by type
Red 25
- Signature Bordeaux Blend4.3(3,354)
- Engelbrecht Els Cabernet - Syrah4.3(182)
- Cape Winemakers Guild Red Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault4.3(153)
- Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon4.2(436)
- Proprietor's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec4.1(3,896)
- Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon4.1(1,900)
- Proprietor's Syrah4.1(1,135)
- Proprietor's Grenache Noir4.1(95)
- Major Series Merlot3.9(746)
- Meritage Reserve3.9(369)
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot3.9(95)
- Big Easy Red Blend3.8(7,867)
- Cabernet Sauvignon3.8(2,236)
- Clubhouse Selection Red Blend3.7(422)
- Merlot3.7(1,015)
- SA Rugby Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon3.7(109)
- Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon3.6(2,368)
- Big Easy Bus ButiqueNot yet rated
- Major Series Double RedNot yet rated
- Commemorative Release 100 Major AppearancesNot yet rated
- Guvon Private SelectionNot yet rated
- Regency Shiraz - Cabernet SauvignonNot yet rated
- 332 CopperleafNot yet rated
- Big Easy The LinksNot yet rated
- Quintessence Cabernet Sauvignon - MerlotNot yet rated
White 5
- Big Easy Chenin Blanc3.7(1,772)
- Sauvignon Blanc3.6(750)
- SA Rugby Sauvignon BlancNot yet rated
- Proprietor's Old Vine Chenin BlancNot yet rated
- Clubhouse Selection BlancNot yet rated
Rosé 1
- Big Easy Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé3.7(834)
Fortified 1
- Big Easy Sweet Spot3.6(29)
Ratings from Vivino, September 2026. Vivino rates a wine once it has 25 ratings.
Reviews
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Practical information
Annandale Rd, Stellenbosch NU, Stellenbosch, 7600
Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00-16:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00-16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00-16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00-16:00
- Friday
- 10:00-16:00
- Saturday
- 10:00-16:00
- Sunday
- 10:00-15:00
Hours and address checked with Google, September 2026
Guides to Helderberg
- Wine tasting prices in Stellenbosch: what each estate chargesWhat a wine tasting costs at each Stellenbosch estate, from the prices on their own websites: the standard tasting at every estate that publishes one, what you get for it, pairings, booking, and how Stellenbosch compares with the other valleys.
- Wine tasting without a car in the Cape WinelandsHow to visit Cape wine estates without driving: the Franschhoek Wine Tram, Stellenbosch's Vine Hopper, the Constantia wine bus, estates you can walk to, and when a driver makes sense.